Sweater in Sirdar Funky Fur - 8237 - Downloadable PDF

Sirdar Funky Fur Women's Sweater – Knitting Pattern 8237 (Downloadable PDF)

This knitting pattern (Sirdar pattern number 8237) provides full instructions for a women's pullover sweater knitted in Sirdar Funky Fur, a novelty fur-effect yarn that creates a luxuriously textured, fluffy fabric. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF and is rated as intermediate in difficulty, making it a rewarding project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping techniques. Notably, the pattern includes larger sizes, covering an impressively wide range of bust measurements to ensure an inclusive fit.

Garment Overview

The design is a classic women's sweater with set-in sleeves, shaped armholes, and a straightforward construction that lets the distinctive texture of Sirdar Funky Fur take centre stage. The sweater is worked in separate pieces — back, front, and sleeves — and then seamed together, following a traditional construction method well suited to intermediate knitters.

Sizing and Fit

• To fit bust: 81/86, 91/97, 102/107, 112/117, 122/127, and 132/137 cm (32/34, 36/38, 40/42, 44/46, 48/50, and 52/54 inches)
• Actual chest measurement: 91, 102, 111, 122, 133, and 142 cm (36, 40, 43¾, 48, 52½, and 56 inches)
• Full length: 57 to 70 cm (22½ to 27½ inches) depending on size
• Sleeve length: 44 to 46 cm (approximately 17¼ to 18 inches), noted as adjustable

The generous range of six sizes, from a 32/34-inch bust up to a 52/54-inch bust, makes this pattern particularly versatile and inclusive. The adjustable sleeve length is a practical feature that allows knitters to personalise the fit further.

Techniques Used

• Thumb method cast-on – the pattern specifies this cast-on technique for starting each piece
• Stocking stitch (st-st) – the entire sweater is worked in stocking stitch throughout, alternating knit and purl rows
• Armhole shaping – worked by decreasing at each end of rows over a set number of rows to create a neat, fitted armhole
• Shoulder and neck shaping – stitches are cast off at the beginning of rows to shape the shoulders, with remaining stitches placed on stitch holders for later finishing
• Front and back construction – the front mirrors the back up to the armhole shaping, after which the front diverges for neckline shaping
• Seaming – the finished pieces are joined together after knitting

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k)
• Purl stitch
• Stocking stitch – formed by alternating knit rows on the right side and purl rows on the wrong side; this is the sole stitch pattern used throughout the garment
• Decreasing – used to shape armholes and shoulders

Because Sirdar Funky Fur is a novelty fur-effect yarn, the fluffy fibres naturally obscure the individual stitches, meaning the stocking stitch base provides the fabric structure while the yarn itself creates the decorative texture. This makes stocking stitch an ideal and practical choice for this type of yarn.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Sirdar Funky Fur, shade F056 / colour 206, in 50g balls. Quantities required: 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, or 23 balls depending on size. The yarn is classified as DK weight.